Nepali Congress heads towards two conventions amid unresolved leadership dispute
Nine months after a special convention brought Gagan Thapa to the party presidency, the Nepali Congress is preparing for competing organisational processes as a Supreme Court review of the leadership dispute remains pending.
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Nepali Congress heads towards two conventions amid unresolved leadership dispute
Nine months after a special convention brought Gagan Thapa to the party presidency, the Nepali Congress is preparing for competing organisational processes as a Supreme …
How does Bhotekoshi disaster compare with 2015 earthquake?
The August floods have killed 1,453 people and left another 5,285 missing. While the 2015 earthquake was larger by most measures, the comparison raises questions …
ADB, NEA advance transmission and battery storage projects under PPP model
ADB and NEA are preparing two PPP projects: a 134-km 400-kV transmission line and 100–150 MWh of battery storage, with more than $200 million in …
Market reform measures fail to lift sentiment as NEPSE extends weekly decline
The latest fall capped a difficult week for the market, with NEPSE losing 42.55 points overall.
Finance committee issues five-point directive with tighter oversight and modernisation
The Finance Committee of the lower house has issued a five-point directive to strengthen stock-market oversight, streamline IPO approvals, curb manipulation and accelerate technology and …
PMO publishes Shah’s secretariat roster after RTI request
The Prime Minister’s Office had earlier disclosed that 27 people had been appointed to the prime minister’s secretariat but declined to identify them all. It …
Why are vacant local and provincial seats still waiting for elections?
The March 5 election filled federal seats vacated by political aspirants, but months later voters in dozens of local and provincial constituencies are still without …
A month on, Bhotekoshi recovery moves from rescue to rebuilding
With 5,285 people still missing and more than 1,450 bodies recovered, authorities are shifting from search and rescue towards recovery, identification and rehabilitation as survivors …
Nearly 5,300 remain missing as Nepal grapples with how to recognise dead legally
Families face prolonged uncertainty as DNA testing continues and the government considers changes to ease the legal process for declaring disaster victims dead when their …
Four days of heavy rain leave 27 dead, affect 1,082 families
Rain-triggered floods and landslides caused 542 disasters across Nepal between September 24 and 27, damaging homes, bridges and power infrastructure as authorities moved nearly 2,000 …
Panchakanya exits Bhairahawa SEZ after failing to meet export requirement
Panchakanya exits Bhairahawa SEZ after failing to meet export requirements, dismantling infrastructure worth about NRs 40 million amid concerns over SEZ rules and export barriers.
Supreme Court raises serious concern over former chief justice Rana’s detention
The full court says restrictions on personal liberty must follow due process, as the NHRC summons the police officer who oversaw Rana’s detention.